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Manila Bulletin
PBBM to proceed with Independence Day rites despite alleged destabilization plot
President Marcos will push through with his traditional Independence Day activities despite reports of an alleged destabilization plot on June 12, Malacañang said on Monday, June 8.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Marcos orders swift government response in quake-hit areas
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to act immediately following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday, June 8.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Palace studying special Senate session amid leadership row
Malacañang said that the possibility of calling a special session of Congress is now being studied as the leadership dispute in the Senate continues to stall legislative work.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Japan studying visa-free entry, easier travel for Filipinos — envoy
Japan is studying possible measures to make travel easier for Filipinos, including the prospect of visa-free entry, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits Sarangani
OCD validating at least 19 reported deaths, 7 missing
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BSP under pressure for 50-bp June hike
Despite easing inflation in May, pressure is mounting on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its June 18 policy meeting, as analysts see the moderation in price growth as short-lived and argue that a smaller hike could come at the expense of the peso’s stability.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Local firms face forex debt shock
Philippine conglomerates operating in critical sectors like real estate, power, energy, and telecommunications are facing heightened financial strain from a strengthening United States (US) dollar, which threatens to inflate the cost of their foreign-denominated debt.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH lags regional peers in digital skill demand
The Philippines recorded the lowest demand for digital skills among six Asia-Pacific economies studied by the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB), although employers’ requirements for digital competencies have been rising steadily as technology spreads across a broader range of occupations.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
BPOs weaponize AI to beat India in sourcing
The local contact center and business process management (CC-BPM) sector is aggressively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to shield margins and accelerate revenue growth, betting that automation will counteract escalating geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Hong Kong proposes to let city leader decide what counts as national security offense
The Hong Kong government on Monday proposed legislation that would allow the city’s leader to designate certain criminal acts as national security offenses, stepping up its efforts to stamp out challenges to its rules in the city where critics say freedoms have been eroding.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Global icons grace World Cup opening
For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup™ will kick off with three separate opening ceremonies with one taking place in each host country — Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Where Cavite comes alive
Community, culture, and cuisine at the Cavite Collective Market in Ayala Land’s Vermosa
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Navigating our Polycrisis through lower local food and transport costs
This word has become popular of late, with various institutions holding orientations on the concept. Essentially, the term refers to multiple crises or events of concern that affect each other.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Filipino ideas meet Swiss industry
The most interesting student competitions are rarely about the prize money. They are about access—to mentors, industries, decision-makers, and the kinds of real-world problems that rarely appear in textbooks.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PNP probes fake 'no classes' socmed posts
Police Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered an operation to identify and arrest the person or individuals behind fake social media posts falsely claiming the postponement of the opening of classes on Monday, June 8.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
All Fandoms Unite: TOYCON PH 2026 Opens with Thrilljoy Circus Manila
The largest pop culture convention in Southeast Asia returns as TOYCON Philippines celebrates its 23rd anniversary in partnership with the Pop Life Festival.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Manila placed under high alert following strong GenSan quake
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has placed the City of Manila under high alert as a precautionary and preparedness measure following the strong earthquake that struck General Santos City.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Tackling the challenges of inflation
More than anything else, Filipinos are concerned about the rising prices of food and other basic goods.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Fueling performance
Is plant-based nutrition adequate for competition?
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Godzilla is coming!
Meteorologists around the world have been issuing warnings about a new weather pattern called Godzilla El Niño. The phrase captures the scale of a climate phenomenon so powerful that it dwarfs the usual El Niño cycles.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Shopping for school supplies? Here's how much notebooks, pens, and paper cost
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has released its price guide for school supplies ahead of the opening of classes on June 8, with only 10 percent of the 210 stock keeping units (SKUs) registering price increases.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mayor Isko urges leaders: Filipinos first, the common ground
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Monday, June 8, called on national leaders to set aside political differences and prioritize the welfare of the Filipino people over partisan interests.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Holt more than just a scorer
Through the first two games of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals, some fans and critics are hard on Ginebra gunner Stephen Holt for what they believed his lackluster performance in the series.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war
Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Humble in victory
Eala stays grounded after Birmingham win
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Russia seeks deeper ties with PH in energy, agriculture, tourism
Russia is looking to deepen cooperation with the Philippines in key sectors, including energy, agriculture, tourism, and information technology, as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Obesity in young adults — a driver of premature deaths
A study by researchers from the University of Sweden involving over 620,000 adults from 1963 to 2015 showed that people who developed obesity between the ages of 17 and 29 were associated with higher mortality risk. This cohort had a 70 percent higher risk of death compared with those who did not develop obesity by age 60.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
OCPD conducts 10,888 establishment checks for public safety
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) recorded 10,888 business establishment visits across Quezon City from May 29 to June 5 under its Target Hardening Program as part of an intensified public safety campaign.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A month when music belongs to everyone
One of the most remarkable things about “Fête de la Musique” is how little it asks of its audience. No ticket. No dress code. No membership. No invitation. Everyone is invited to simply show up.
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June 9, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Exporting Zar Donato to the global screen
Witnessing the life of OFWs in Cyprus through the lens of Elias Demetriou’s ‘Maricel’
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